What is a Certified IT Asset Manager?

 A Certified IT Asset Manager is an individual who has obtained Certification in Information Technology Asset Management through IAITAM™.

IAITAM™ currently offers 3 separate certifications: CHAMP (Certified Hardware Asset Management Professional), CSAM™ (Certified Software Asset Manager) and CITAM™ (Certified IT Asset Manager).  Once each approved course/training session is complete, certification testing will be conducted through IAITAM™. Individuals may choose to complete the CHAMP, CITAM™ or the CSAM™ certification programs. 

Once an individual obtains the CITAM™ he/she will be proficient in multiple areas of IT Asset Management. CITAM™ is recognized in the industry as the highest available Certification in Information Technology Asset Management.

IAITAM™ will continue to update the courses and certification tracks as needed based upon changes in the industry due to legislative or as software and hardware vendor's guidelines change. Certification must be renewed on an annual basis to remain current. Recertification periods are determined by IAITAM™ based on membership feedback. In the event of major course content revision, additional training may be required based on IAITAM™ approved requirements.

What is the Organizational Role of IT Asset Management?

IAITAM has standardized the definition of IT Asset Management within an organizational context.  Many individuals often perform in this role.  It is becoming increasingly common to see titles such as IT Asset Manager, IT Asset Management Program Manager, IT Asset Analyst, etc. in organizational charts and position descriptions.  At the same time however, it is essential to realize that IT Asset Management disciplines are achieved through participation across many functional areas.  IT Asset Management truly is a discipline and has many contributors and stakeholders.

IAITAM Organizational Role Definition:

The ITAM function shall constitute a primary point of responsibility for maintaining life-cycle management information for IT assets throughout the organization.

Included in this responsibility are development and maintenance of policies, standards, processes, systems and measurements that enable the organization to manage IT assets with respect to risk, cost, control, governance, compliance and business performance objectives as established by the business.

The IT Asset Management function integrates the physical, technological, contractual and financial aspects of information technology assets to enable a holistic and proactive approach to achieving the objectives.

Contact certifications@iaitam.org for more information.